Understanding the design and development of computer operating systems is an important aspect of computer science. This variety of titles provides a holistic range to support this area of university study.
This practically-oriented textbook provides a clear introduction to the different component parts of an operating system and how these work together. The easy-to-follow text covers the bootloader, kernel, filesystem, shared libraries, start-up …
Distributed processing has a strong theoretical foundation, but many day-to-day practitioners make limited use of the advantages this theory can give them. The result includes unreliable systems with obscure and intermittent failures, that can …
Authors:
MA, DPhil, MBCS CITP Phillip J. Brooke, BSc, MSc, PhD Richard F. Paige
Learn to Build Systems for Your Business Using Free and Open Source Software
Implement a SOHO or SMB Linux infrastructure to expand your business and associated IT capabilities. Backed by the expertise and experienced guidance of the authors, this book provides everything you need to move your business forward.
Beginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users is your comprehensive guide to using Ubuntu. You already know how to use a computer running Windows or OS X, but learning a new operating system can feel daunting. If you've been afraid to try Ubuntu …
The pillars of the bridge on the cover of this book date from the Roman Empire and they are in daily use today, an example of conventional engineering at its best. Modern commodity operating systems are examples of current system programming at …
Authors:
Wolfgang J. Paul, Christoph Baumann, Petro Lutsyk, Sabine Schmaltz